“Regardless of where you are or what you’re doing, it’s about the people. Novel, intense experiences enhance the chance for meaningful human connections. Done well, they engender trust, an essential ingredient for making big things happen. […] If you’re seeking … Read More

Over the last semester of my first year as Director of Bands and Orchestras at East Austin College Prep, a 3A charter school aimed at low-income families and at-risk youth, I have reflected on my teaching a lot. It’s a … Read More

These last few days I’ve been contemplating many, many things. I won’t go into detail for various reasons, but I’d assume firstly that if you’re here reading this blog it’s not to read me warble my jumbled thoughts in list … Read More

I received a stunning reading of my in progress orchestral work, Tragedy of the Forgotten World. Commissioned by Richard Hall, an old friend and colleague from Eastern New Mexico University, this work acts as an Epic for Bassoon and Orchestra. … Read More

Listen to the world premiere, delivered Saturday, June 21, 2014 by the Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Band in Portales, New Mexico. This first movement of Meditations was commissioned by Dustin Seifert and the 2014 Eastern New Mexico University Alumni … Read More

My friends! I am THRILLED to officially announce the composition of a new work for band (titled Meditations), graciously commissioned by Dustin Seifert and the 2014 Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Band and written in honor of one of my greatest mentors during my … Read More

It has been a while since I last announced the great things that have been blessing my life the last half year. But, I have made myself pay more attention to keeping interested persons properly updated on a regular basis. … Read More